MIT Edgerton Center​I am Lead Maker Educator at the MIT Edgerton Center, working in K12 Outreach as well as with MIT undergraduates.

I led the recent renovation of our Makerspace in thethe historic labs founded by Prof. Harold “Doc” Edgerton. Our lab includes the tools and materials needed for projects involving mechanisms and electronics – “Mechatronics”. We value the artistic and musical elements of our creations, and strive to see that these features are expressed in our students’ work.

One of the programs in this lab is a freshman seminar that I co-lead called "Engineering, Art and Science" where students gain technical skills and use them in personal projects. ​My commitment is for kids to be inspired, engaged, and empowered, and I believe maker activities are a great avenue for that. I am developing resources that will help K12 Makerspace leaders refine and implement their plans, then maintain and grow their spaces.

Teaching JobsI taught at both the High School and Middle School in Belmont, MA and often presented my curriculum at conferences. Previously I taught short courses on the MIT campus for both MIT students and high school students.

My full-year Engineering Design and Technology course for grades 10-12 introduces students to careers in engineering or technical fields through a series of design-and-build projects. Curriculum includes: technical drawing, the Engineering Design Process, machine design, electronics, and alternative energy. A highlight of the course is a high-profile "battling robots" competition for the machine design unit.

My half-year Introduction to Engineering Design course is for 9th grade students. The units focus on toy-like projects that are rich in a variety of technologies (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and thermal).

Developed and currently teach Technology Education courses for the 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Curriculum units are based on the MA frameworks, include a variety of learning activities including design-and-build projects following the Engineering Design Process.